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Slater, Mamiya, Moniz, Lau, Gentil, Florence Part Of The Surf Tour Lineup
Even Kelly Slater — who will be 51 this year — is in ... Can he — or will he — make it through an entire year? If so, he’ll deserve several magazine covers.
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local boy Ian Gentil will all be showing the world what they have to offer.
Picklum and Macy Cal- laghan. The women from Down Under represent a third of the 18 women on tour. They’re on a roll. The mainland and Hawai‘i each have three athletes in the top 18.
cultural here because Bra- zilian women are very com- petitive and athletic. Let’s see what the future holds for a female Brazilian storm.
see if 2016 and 2017 champ John John Florence has something to say about it.
Lastly, watch out for two freakishly talented Aussies: Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing. I will not be sur- prised if they’ re chomping at the bit for their first world title at years end.
Even Kelly Slater — who will be 51 this year — is in. He won the Billabong Pro Pipe last year, making histo- ry once again. Can he — or will he — make it through an entire year? If so, he’ ll deserve several magazine covers.
Unlike, the dominant male Brazilian storm — which has eight surfers on tour — there’s only one Brazilian woman compet- ing, Tatiana Weston-Webb (and she was raised on Kaua‘i). There is something
One way or another, up or down, all around, win or lose, this is going to be a phenomenal year on tour!
Hawai‘i’s Barron Ma- miya, Seth Moniz, Ezekiel “Zeke” Lau and newcomer
Meanwhile, the women are all set. Starting with the world’s greatest of all time, eight-time champ Stephanie Gilmore. Will she be extra inspired and be able to stay
motivated? My guess is yes. Five-time champ Carissa Moore will try to stop Gilm- ore’s ninth win.
Bryan and Bettylou Sakura Johnson making their bids as relative newcomers. I might add, watch out for the Aussie contingents: Molly
And I hope you, your family and friends have a fantastically phenomenal year, too!
Hawai‘i has Gabriela
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GQ, droppin’ in 4 U!
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Campbell High School students created ornaments for
the White House’s National Christmas Tree. Ornaments
from around the
country adorned the
tree to symbolize the
history, heritage and
culture of various regions. PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION